For centuries Tibet has fascinated man-kind. This land of mysteries was “forbidden land” not only by man but also by nature. This land beyond the mighty Himalayas on the highest plateau of the world has appealed to so many explorers, scholars, pilgrims and adventures in the past hoping to find a real Shangri-La. Ever since Tibet was opened to the world in 1985, Nepal has become an easy and attractive gateway from which to explore Tibet. We organize some regular tours such as drive in-fly out or vice versa 8-day up to Lhasa, fly in-fly out 4-5 days. Beside these we arrange treks and program of your choice to Mt. Kailash, central Tibet, Everest Base Camp trip and etc.
INFORMATION
VISA: All tourists require a valid passport & visa to visit Tibet. Once booked on our Tibet trip, Nepal Sanctuary Treks (P.) Ltd., will apply for your Tibet visa via our agent in Lhasa. For visa process we require following passport information at least 15 days before trip departure.
1. Name in full (as in passport)
2. Sex
3. Nationality
4. Passport Number
5. Date of birth
6. Occupation
Actual visa will be issued by the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. Embassy takes 3 working days to issue visas. Visas can also be processed in less than 3 days on payment of USD 30 rush fee.
TEMPERATURE & CLOTHING
Average temperature in Tibet during the month of April through September remains 5-20 degree Celsius. However, the night temperatures in the mountains during trekking often falls below freezing. Hence, adequate warm clothing will be required throughout. It is best to dress in layers that can be easily put on & off as required. Snow or rain can also occur sometimes.
Clothing & accessories recommended:
- Thermal underwear, woolen or silk long sleeve tops &
bottoms
- Woolen shirts, pullover, pants, socks, hat, gloves &
scarves
- Down jacket or wind breaker
- Good walking boots or shoes
- Sun hat, sun glass, suntan lotion, torch light, pen
knife
- Medicine for common colds, headache, diarrhea & diamox for altitude sickness
HEALTH
General physical fitness is important for participation on our Tibet trips. There is no particular age limit guideline as such except that child below 8 yrs or elderly people exceeding 70 yrs or more are not advisable to participate. All participants are required to obtain doctor's medical certificate for trip participation. Those with high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetic patients are not recommend for travel.
INSURANCE
All participants are requested to provide for their own insurance that adequately covers against illness, natural calamities, political instability, emergency rescue charges or any other eventualities that may occur during the course of their trip.
FOOD
All the tours in Tibet with bed and breakfast basis and treks are will all meals.
Your choice food purely vegetarian & prepared by our Sherpa staffs will be served throughout. Meals will in general be hot breakfast & wholesome dinner. Lunch usually is light & consist of box lunch. Tea & cold drinks will be served intermittently throughout.